Secondary Science Teacher

Description

Marie Philip School 

Secondary 

Exempt/Salary

11-Month

Full-time

Salary Pay Range: $58,464.00 - $87,969.00

In-Person

American Sign Language Required

$1,500 Sign-on Bonus

Housing Resources Available

Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits Options May Include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Employer-Matching 403(b), Generous Time Off Benefits, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care, and more!

About TLC:

The Learning Center for the Deaf is a nationally-recognized leader of services for deaf and hard of hearing children, adults and families. To learn more, click the following link, https://www.tlcdeaf.org/about/pioneer-and-innovator.

For our Mission, click the following link, https://www.tlcdeaf.org/our-mission-and-values.

TLC Diversity Statement:

The Learning Center for the Deaf is on a journey to create an inclusive and welcoming space for people of all backgrounds. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates our TLC community members' diverse narratives. We embrace and value multiple approaches, experiences, and perspectives. TLC believes that diversity fosters innovation. We are committed to cultivating a place where everyone can feel they belong.

About Marie Philip School:

MPS enrolls nearly 150 deaf and hard of hearing students on our Framingham, MA campus in an ASL/English bilingual, bicultural educational model. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides classroom instruction in the field of general science, biology, chemistry and other related science fields to secondary (grades 6-8 or 9-12) deaf students. Plans, develops, presents, modifies curricula; and, prepares lesson plans and other instructional materials to student ability levels and in accordance with student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP). Evaluates and documents appropriate data to monitor student progress and serves as an advisor/advocate for students. Works in self-contained, team, or departmental capacity as assigned. Grades and subjects vary.

SUPERVISOR: Secondary Principal

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops and uses authentic assessment of student learning. 

Uses assessment to drive classroom instruction (formative and summative assessments).

Plans instruction effectively, engages learners and uses appropriate instructional techniques.

Monitors student understanding of the curriculum and adjusts instruction, materials, or assessments, where appropriate.

Maintains appropriate classroom standards of behavior, mutual respect, and safety.

Makes learning goals clear to the students and maintains high standards and expectations.

Promotes confidence and perseverance in the students, while stimulating increased personal responsibility for achieving individual goals.

Works collaboratively with other school staff on planning and implementing interdisciplinary curriculum and works constructively to suggest improvements and possible approaches.

Plans and completes necessary testing or data collection, documentation, and interpretation of data.

Maintains student and staff confidentiality. 

Writes annual IEP student goals and works steadily to help students attain these goals.

Monitors and reports IEP progress quarterly; Attends IEP meetings.

Oversees the implementation of behavior plans designed for individual students, as needed.

Establishes an organized physical space and a creative classroom environment that is positive for student learning and involvement.

Complies with school, state, and federal policies and procedures and supports the mission of the school.

Maintains a current working knowledge of the TLC curriculum, the MA Curriculum Frameworks, and MCAS procedures.

Some lifting may be required when working with young students or students with special needs, however, TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible. The diversity of our student population may require that some assignments have a heavier physical responsibility due to safety. 

Perform other tasks as assigned by the Department Supervisor and/or Program Leader.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The Learning Center for the Deaf provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, age, criminal record, disability, sexual orientation, familial status, veteran status, marital status and any other legally protected characteristic.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible.

Requirements

• Ability to work autonomously and in a team educational setting
• Bachelors Degree in content area or related area, Masters Degree in Deaf Education, Special Education, or related field preferred
• Experience in areas of Science (General Science, Biology, Chemistry, etc.)
• Ability to be Licensed by Massachusetts DESE as a Teacher of the Deaf or a Teacher of Moderate or Severe Disabilities 
• Fluency in American Sign Language required, with native, or near-native ASL fluency preferred
• Knowledge of content-specific ASL signs
• ASL Classes may be required based on ASL fluency 
• Written English language competency
• A valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record